Fallout Archives

AppWizard

November 7, 2024

Take-Two CEO says Grand Theft Auto 6 is on track for ‘fall’ next year, GTA 5 has sold over 205 million, and ‘PC will be more and more a part of [our] business going forward’

Take-Two Interactive reported net bookings of .47 billion for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, within its projected annual target of .55 to .65 billion. The company attributed its success to the popularity of its franchises, particularly Grand Theft Auto and Borderlands. Grand Theft Auto 5 has sold over 205 million units globally, and Grand Theft Auto Online's membership in the GTA+ service has grown by 35% over the past year. Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 67 million units. The anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected in the fall of 2026 at the earliest. The recent Borderlands film has been criticized but positively impacted catalogue sales.

AppWizard

November 7, 2024

Gmail ‘Suddenly’ Stops Working—New Warning As Google Update Goes Wrong

Pixel users are experiencing significant app malfunctions on Android 15, particularly with Gmail, due to issues stemming from a recent Google Play update. Many users report that their devices indicate "Google Play Services is not supported," rendering both first and third-party applications inoperative. Error messages related to Google Play Services being unavailable or outdated have been noted, and the problems may extend beyond Pixel devices. Users have attempted various troubleshooting steps, including factory resets, with mixed results. Some users are advised to opt out of the Google Play services beta and restart their devices, but this solution has not been universally effective.

AppWizard

November 4, 2024

Prime members can score free PC games — here’s November’s lineup and how to get in on the action

Amazon's Prime membership now offers 24 free PC games for November, including titles like Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Tomb Raider: Anniversary. Members can claim these games by visiting gaming.amazon.com/home and selecting the "Free Games" section. Once claimed, the games remain in the member's library permanently, even if the membership is canceled. Additionally, Prime members have access to free games on Amazon's cloud gaming service, Luna, which includes titles such as Jackbox Party Pack 7 and Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition. Non-members can sign up for a 30-day trial to access these benefits.

BetaBeacon

November 2, 2024

Top 12 best management games for Android

- AdVenture Capitalist is a game where players start from a small lemonade stand and grow it into a successful business making millions by the minute.

AppWizard

November 1, 2024

One of the Newest Bethesda Games Is Now Entirely Free to Own

Ghostwire: Tokyo, developed by Tango Gameworks and released in 2022, is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store until November 7th. The game has received generally positive reviews from critics and players. Additionally, it will be offered at no cost on PlayStation 5 starting November 5th as part of the PS Plus subscription service for November 2024, alongside other titles. The game features a supernatural storyline set in a detailed rendition of Tokyo, where players combat supernatural threats using elemental powers and ghost-hunting skills. A free update, the Spider’s Thread, adds new content and enhancements to the game.

BetaBeacon

October 30, 2024

Meta’s leaked ‘Avalanche’ could bring back Oculus Rift games, but I want more

Meta is actively working on bringing cloud VR gaming to Meta Quest, with a leaked app called Avalanche appearing briefly on the Quest Store. The company intends to launch cloud streaming on Quest when it's consumer-ready, enabling higher graphics than the Snapdragon XR2 on the Quest 3 and Quest 3S can natively handle. The challenges ahead include dealing with latency and high ping that comes with cloud streaming. The author dreams of a partnership between Meta and Microsoft to stream VR ports of popular first-person titles on Quest, such as Minecraft, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Forza, and Halo.

Winsage

October 30, 2024

Arm and Qualcomm are fighting–what does that mean for Windows on Arm?

Qualcomm is currently engaged in a legal battle with Arm, which has issued a 60-day ultimatum threatening to revoke Qualcomm's license to its technology before a court date in December. This conflict stems from Arm's lawsuit initiated in 2022 over Qualcomm's acquisition of Nuvia and involves financial disagreements over licensing fees. Qualcomm generates approximately billion annually from using Arm's technology, and its potential loss of access could disrupt various manufacturers reliant on its chips, including major players like Microsoft and Android manufacturers. Arm accounted for about 10% of its total revenue from Qualcomm last fiscal year, indicating a mutual dependence between the two companies. The outcome of this dispute could have significant implications for the broader technology sector.

Tech Optimizer

October 29, 2024

Comparing Antivirus Software 2025: Avast vs. AVG

Avast and AVG are antivirus software products developed by Avast Software s.r.o. Both platforms have similar pricing structures, with Avast priced at .99 per year for the first year and .99 for subsequent years, while AVG is priced at .88 for the first year and .99 for subsequent years. They support Windows, MacOS, and Android, and can protect up to 10 devices. Both offer a firewall and have a malware detection rate of 100% according to AV-Test.org's August 2024 Windows test. Avast has an overall rating of 2.5/5, with specific ratings of 2/5 for pricing, 5/5 for core features, 3/5 for advanced features, 2/5 for customer support, 4/5 for impact on device performance, and 0/5 for trustworthiness. AVG shares the same overall rating and similar scores in the same categories. Both platforms have a history of monetizing user data, with Avast facing an FTC order in 2024 and a .5 million fine for data practices. Neither platform offers antivirus solutions for iOS. Alternatives to consider include Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes, which provide competitive features and pricing.

AppWizard

October 28, 2024

AI game testing bots will make buggy AAA launches a thing of the past

The trend of buggy launches in AAA game development is driven by market pressures prioritizing speed over quality, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and stressed development teams. The launch of Cyberpunk 2077 in 2020 exemplifies this issue, resulting in CD Projekt Red facing refunds, removal from the PlayStation store, and significant investments in post-release fixes and expansions. Fixing production bugs post-launch can cost studios upwards of 0,000 due to the interconnected nature of game design. Advancements in AI and gaming technology have made it possible to reduce the occurrence of post-launch bugs, with automated testing systems now more effective due to deep learning and increased computational capabilities. The industry's shift towards modular development and the use of third-party tools highlights the inefficiency of manual bug hunting. Successful launches, like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, demonstrate the benefits of investing in automated QA tools for ensuring smooth releases. Automating testing with AI-powered tools is becoming essential for cost-efficiency and competitiveness in a market that demands high-quality releases.

AppWizard

October 26, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Save Like a Dragon, grab Arkane hits, and try some Fallout

Humble has released two bundles: the Microids Mystery Menagerie Game Bundle, which includes 18 Steam games from series like Syberia and Agatha Christie, and the House Flipper Bundle, offering both standard and VR versions of the renovation simulator along with additional DLC. The Epic Games Store is giving away a free copy of Moving Out until October 31. Steam is hosting a free-to-play promotion for Fallout 76 until October 29. Various games are on sale this weekend due to early Halloween promotions and publisher offerings, including franchises like Like a Dragon, Fallout, and The Walking Dead. The GOG store features DRM-free specials, including stealth games and Yakuza franchise promotions. Availability and pricing may vary by region.